Overview of ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Updates: SELF-PACED ONLINE

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 4th Edition: Preparing and Implementation Considerations

The 4th Edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) hardcopy is now available for purchase. Treatment providers and program evaluators use patient placement criteria to ensure that clients receive the appropriate level of care based on person-centered needs. This self-paced online course will highlight changes in the 4th Edition. The content will explore the updated ASAM 6-dimensions and the revised and updated Continuum of Care.  Level of care updates will be provided with special attention on Level 2.1 and MAT service delivery.  Additionally, utilization of how to use the ASAM assessment and admission criteria will be explored. Lastly, there will be discussions related to updated continued service and transfer criteria.  The 4th Edition was developed for adults only.  Adolescent and Criminal Justice version will be available later this year. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Updates in ASAM Criteria 4th Edition: Participants will explore key changes in the 4th Edition of the ASAM Criteria, including updates to the 6 dimensions and the revised Continuum of Care, with a focus on their application in adult treatment settings.

2. Apply Level of Care and MAT Service Updates: Participants will analyze updates to specific levels of care, particularly Level 2.1, and learn how to incorporate Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) into service delivery effectively.

3. Utilize ASAM Criteria for Assessment and Transition: Participants will develop skills to use the ASAM assessment and admission criteria for person-centered care planning, as well as implement updated criteria for continued service and client transfers.

Presented by: Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC

Continuing Education Units: 4.5 CEUs

This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

• This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

• This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: ​Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Documentation, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care.

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